Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.27 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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ASX:EVO Embark Early Education Ltd ASX:EVO
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Price A$0.43
GF Value A$0.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA?

Embark Early Education ASX:EVO 19 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 9.84. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks worse than 58.1% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Embark Early Education's enterprise value is A$186.49 Mil. Embark Early Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$22.54 Mil. Therefore, Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:EVO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -482.42   Med: 9.84   Max: 34.61
Current: 8.27

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Embark Early Education was 34.61. The lowest was -482.42. And the median was 9.84.

ASX:EVO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
58.1% of 210 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.97 vs ASX:EVO: 8.27

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), Embark Early Education's stock price is A$0.425. Embark Early Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.060. Therefore, Embark Early Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.08.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Embark Early Education  (ASX:EVO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Embark Early Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.425/0.060
=7.08

Embark Early Education's share price for today is A$0.425.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Embark Early Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.060.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Embark Early Education Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Embark Early Education Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Embark Early Education EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=186.487/22.538
=8.27

Embark Early Education's current Enterprise Value is A$186.49 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Embark Early Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$22.54 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 mean?
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Embark Early Education. This is 16% below median its historical median of 9.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #122 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Embark Early Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 9.84. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97. Embark Early Education's value of 8.27 is 18.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #122 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #122 out of 210 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Embark Early Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97. Embark Early Education's value of 8.27 is 18.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.84 vs. the industry median of 6.97, Embark Early Education has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.97, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Embark Early Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.27 is 18.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Embark Early Education. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embark Early Education's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 9.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.91, compared to a current price of A$0.43 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 9.84 and 18.7% above the Education industry median of 6.97. Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.27 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.43 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.91. GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.27 (16% below median its 10-year median of 9.84)
  • GF Value™: A$0.91 vs. price of A$0.43 (53.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 19/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.7% above the Education median (#122 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Embark Early Education Business Description

Address 120-122 Siganto Drive, Suite 102, Level 1, M1 Connect Business Hub, Helensvale, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4212
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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